Solid Koru 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, chunky, whimsical, punchy, impact, distinctiveness, retro flavor, graphic texture, display emphasis, blocky, slab-serifed, ink-trap notches, rounded corners, soft-edged.
A heavy, block-based display face with broad proportions and compact, slab-like serifs. Many joins and terminals include distinctive notch-like cut-ins that read like ink traps or stamped counters, giving the silhouettes a carved, mechanical rhythm. Curves are full and simplified (notably in O/C/G), while straight stems stay dense and rectangular, producing a high-impact, poster-ready texture. Counters are generally small and sometimes visually minimized, reinforcing a solid, packed color on the page.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky silhouettes and signature notches can be appreciated. It can also work for short signage copy or labels, especially when strong visual impact is the priority over fine text readability.
The overall tone feels upbeat and throwback, combining a sturdy, sign-painting presence with quirky industrial details. The repeated notches and soft, rounded geometry give it a friendly, toy-block character while still reading as assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a distinctive, stamp-like personality. By combining simplified, rounded forms with deliberate cut-ins at key joints, it aims to be immediately recognizable and to produce a bold, graphic texture in large-scale typography.
Spacing appears generous enough for large settings, and the pronounced notches create a lively internal rhythm that becomes a key identifier in words and numerals. The design reads best when allowed to breathe; at smaller sizes the interior shaping and reduced openings can visually merge into dense blobs.